Jessica Scheck is a Norfolk singer/songwriter and former singer/ukulele player for the indie folk band The Native Pines. She also writes and sings on the mandolin and was a finalist in the 2019 Lyrical Singer Songwriter Contest. Jessica harnesses an emotional and commanding voice that pairs beautifully with her intricate and swaying mandolin playing. Despite her upbeat demeanor, her songs pack an emotional punch that hits you right away. When it comes to lyrics, she told me in this episode that she's "Just trying to have an honest conversation." She certainly achieves that in her songwriting, like in "Cycles" where she explores the different stages of a relationship. And in "Sunshine," where she takes the central theme from the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and applies it to her own life. I hope you'll enjoy her performances and our conversation about her songwriting and her inspirations.